Now Playing — November 2, 2026

Great Leaders Trust Their Gut, Part 1

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Some of the best leadership decisions begin with a sense of clarity you can't immediately explain. But how do you know when to trust your gut?

In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard explore the fourth essential from Andy's latest book, What Great Leaders Do. They unpack how to recognize intuition, distinguish it from personal opinion, and create an environment where others can leverage their own.

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